15. DirectX version

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

12

Intel Core i5-8600: 12

16. L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

9MB

Intel Xeon E7-8893 v4: 60MB

17. Supports hardware-assisted virtualization

It is easier to obtain better performance when using virtualization if it is hardware-assisted.

Intel Core i5-8600

94% have it

18. memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

2

Intel Atom x5-Z8350: 12.8

19. Uses hyperthreading technology

Many of Intel's processors use hyperthreading, which means that each core of the processor can work on two threads at once instead of most processors which work on a single thread per core. This means you can have significant performance gains in certain applications.

Intel Core i5-8600

57% have it

20. PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCI Express (PCIe) is a high speed expansion card standard, that connects the computer to it's peripherals. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.

3

Intel Core i9-7920X: 44

21. L3 core

More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

1.5MB/core

Intel Core i9-7960X: 22MB/core

22. Has NX bit

NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.

Intel Core i5-8600

94% have it

23. maximum memory size

The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

64GB

Intel Xeon E7-8830: 4096GB

24. OpenGL version

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

4.5

Intel Core i5-8600: 4.5

25. Has FMA3

FMA3 is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.